Can mycoplasma pneumonia be treated with cephalosporin?

Cephalosporins generally refer to cephalosporin antibiotics, and whether mycoplasma pneumonia can be treated with cephalosporin antibiotics needs to be comprehensively considered according to the specific situation. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, it can be treated with cephalosporin antibiotics. If it is caused by a viral infection, treatment with cephalosporin antibiotics is not recommended.

Mycoplasma pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by mycoplasma infection, and patients may experience fever, cough, sputum production, muscle aches, headache and other uncomfortable symptoms. Cephalosporin antibiotics are a class of antibiotic drugs with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.If the patient is mycoplasma pneumonia caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated with cephalosporin antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor, such as cefradine capsules, cephalexin capsules, etc., which can effectively improve the condition.

If the patient has mycoplasma pneumonia caused by a viral infection, taking cephalosporin antibiotics may not be effective. Patients can be treated with oral oseltamivir phosphate granules, ribavirin granules and other drugs according to the doctor's instructions, which can play an antiviral role.

When taking the above drugs, you need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions, do not take them blindly, and do not increase or decrease the dose without permission. During the treatment, it is necessary to pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, and drink warm water appropriately to promote metabolism and facilitate recovery. If you experience symptoms after taking the drug, you are advised to go to the hospital for treatment.